_B._ Relation of spiration starting from the spirator or first
principiant 1, ending at the principiate 3.
_C._ Relation of spiration starting from the spirator or second
principiant 2, ending at the principiate 3, emanated by way of the
common spiration of its double principle 1 and 2.
_Vicious Arrangements._
Reversal of the Processional Relations and Confusion Which Leads to
Reversals.
These first three examples sin from lack of a necessary relationship, in
default of which the extreme terms cannot be designated. Here,
therefore, the intermediate term alone can be estimated.
1 >--------> 2 <--------< 3
Here the Son offers the relational characteristics of the Holy Ghost.
1 <--------< 2 >--------> 3
Here He plays the part of the Father by the arrangement of His
relations.
1 >--------> 3 >--------> 2
Here the Holy Ghost is evidently out of place, for He indicates
relations which belong only to the Word.
(1.) According to these relations, the Holy Ghost plays the part of the
Son, and the Son that of the Holy Ghost.
[Illustration]
3
^ \
/ 1 \
/ v
1------>2
(2.) Here all the relations are reversed so that the Father plays the
part of the Son; the Holy Ghost plays the part of the Father; and,
finally, the Son that of the Holy Ghost.
[Illustration]
3
/ \
/ 2 \
v v
1------>2
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